One problem in recommending sources of
supply is that there really are few manufacturers of
kerosene products, and they are often sold under
different names. An Alpaca can also be labeled an
American Wick, an International, or simply an AWCS.
Toyotomi heaters can be called Toyostove, Toyotomi, Kero
Sun, Toyoset, Zibro-Kamin and more. Toyotomi
heaters are not currently being exported to North
America. A Corona radiant can be called an Omni (but so
can a Toyotomi convection!), among other labels. If a
convection heater has a square base, it is probably a
Corona. The Dyna Glo convection looks to be identical to
the Kero World, with visible "feet" above the base plate,
and is sold under many names and labels. Toyotomi
convection heaters have a smooth, round base plate.

Regardless of name on the decal, all
kerosene appliances have to list the country of origin.
If it s Japan, then most likely it is a Toyotomi or
Corona, but Sanyo and Panasonic used to manufacture
kerosene heaters. If manufactured in Korea, then it is
probably a Dyna Glo. "Heat Mate" radiants are made in
China, but the "Heat Mate" omni directional tower style
radiant is made in Japan - and named "Sengoku." Generally
speaking, the best quality (and highest price) is
Japanese made, except for the Sengoku, which can easily
be avoided. In 2000 purchased my Heat Mate HMHR
1101 radiant heater for $99.95 from Fred Meyer s, a large
general merchandise chain in the West - I use it daily in
the winter.

Excellent kerosene heaters can be
found on eBay. Read "Kerosene Heaters" to see
which ones I consider the best.

Generally, you get what you can where
it is available. I purchased my Toyotomi WC-105 type N
through the catalogue at my local HWI Hardware store in
1999; HWI no longer lists that stove but does list
the "Heat Mate" heaters. Sears sometimes sells Corona
convection heaters on their web site, with shipping to
local stores (you pick up there) at no extra charge.

Don t be afraid to ask your local
hardware store owner if you can look at his catalogue and
see what he can obtain. If you like what they have to
offer, ask for a special price of cost plus 10% for
prepaid orders. Since they aren't stocking the item they
have no "flooring costs" involved and you would be
fronting the money, why shouldn't you benefit with a
reduced price? Copy down the name and number on the
unit, then check the web to comparison shop for prices
and availability, but be sure of what you are
comparing. If you find it s a good deal, then buy
locally and save yourself the shipping costs.

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Manning
Service (MSIWIX) is an old line company, in
business for over 50 years, and extremely reliable. If
you find an older kerosene heater needing parts, Manning
Service is the place to go. Manning
Service also sells Corona heaters, etc. www.msiwix.com

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The Heat Mate HMHR
1101 works very well indeed, and is very
inexpensive...it is available through your local Ace
Hardware store as Item no: 4029856. Heat Mate heaters are
sometimes available for very good prices at www.northerntool.com
.